Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Seoul (LAX - SEL)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Seoul and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$996	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 28 hr Mon, May 4 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is currently $996
Cheapest one-way flight	$488	Alaska 1 stop 19 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is currently $488
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,002	Air Premia Nonstop 13 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Fri, Aug 14	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is currently $1,002
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,119	EVA Air 1 stop 21 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Seoul is currently $1,119
Cheapest business class flights	$3,894	Air Canada, Philippine Airlines 2 stops 37 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is currently $3,894

Fastest flight	12 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Seoul takes 12 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $690–1,050
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,000–1,450

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Seoul

Korean Air

Nonstop

from $1,305

Typical price: $1,350–2,050

17 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - ICN Every day
Air Premia

Nonstop

from $1,002

Typical price: $990–1,800

9 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - ICN Every day
Asiana Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,171

Typical price: $1,300–2,050

7 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - ICN Every day
United

from $1,141

Typical price: $1,250–2,000

46 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ICN Every day
Delta

from $1,362

Typical price: $1,350–2,050

32 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ICN Every day
China Southern

from $1,474

Typical price: $1,400–3,600

30 weekly connecting flights

LAX - GMP, ICN Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Seoul

Gimpo International Airport (GMP)

Seoul South Korea 11 mi
Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)

Cheongju-si South Korea 63 mi
Gwangju Airport (KWJ)

Gwangju South Korea 167 mi
Daegu International Airport (TAE) (TAE)

Daegu South Korea 147 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Seoul

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Seoul are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $690 to $1,050.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Seoul recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $996. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $488.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Korean Air flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is $1,305, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
The cheapest Air Premia flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is $1,002, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 14.
The cheapest Asiana Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is $1,171, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is $1,141, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is $1,362, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is $1,474, flying from May 9 to May 23.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Seoul starts at $996 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $488 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

12 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Seoul.

Some common times to visit Seoul are Mar–May (cherry blossom season) and Sep–Nov, when the weather is most temperate. Summers (Jun–Aug) are hot and humid, while winters (Dec–Feb) are cold and dry. Major local events include the Lotus Lantern Festival (May) and the Hi Seoul Festival, a seasonal cultural festival held 4 times a year.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Seoul really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Seoul.

In terms of nonstop flights, Korean Air is the most popular. Korean Air offers 17 nonstop flights per week. Korean Air flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 46 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Seoul are:

Air Premia offers 9 nonstop flights per week. Air Premia flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
Asiana Airlines offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Asiana Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
Delta offers 32 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Incheon International Airport (ICN) .
China Southern offers 30 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gimpo International Airport (GMP) , Incheon International Airport (ICN) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Seoul.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Seoul recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $996. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $488.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Korean Air flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is $1,305, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
The cheapest Air Premia flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is $1,002, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 14.
The cheapest Asiana Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is $1,171, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 13.
The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is $1,141, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is $1,362, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Los Angeles to Seoul is $1,474, flying from May 9 to May 23.

Korean Air, Air Premia and Asiana Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Seoul.

There are 17 Korean Air direct flights from Los Angeles to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Air Premia direct flights from Los Angeles to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Asiana Airlines direct flights from Los Angeles to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Seoul at price $1,119 is offered by EVA Air from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Korean Air, Air Premia and Asiana Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Seoul.

There are 17 Korean Air direct flights from Los Angeles to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 9 Air Premia direct flights from Los Angeles to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Asiana Airlines direct flights from Los Angeles to Seoul per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Seoul on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Seoul start at $1,002 from Thu, Jul 30 to Fri, Aug 14 with Air Premia.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Seoul, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Seoul start at $3,894 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18 with Air Canada, Philippine Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Seoul start at $996 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 17.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Seoul, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Seoul starts at $1,119 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with EVA Air.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Seoul at price $1,119 is offered by EVA Air from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Seoul, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.